Freshly Minted: Save the Date Cards

Wedding season is nearly upon us, which, as I'm sure you can imagine, is a busy time in the stationery world. I'm excited to share that I have three designs in Minted's 2014 Save the Date collection. I squealed (out loud, no less) when I saw that Minted had chosen one of my new designs to feature on the home page. I had to take a screen shot and share it here, because I'm sure you're just as excited as I am. In a community of designers as talented as those at Minted, it's an honor, to say the least.

I have three cards in the collection this year, including two brand new designs.

Rustic Charm Save the Date Cards

Rustic Charm is a sweetly simple save the date card featuring delicate lace on a kraft background. I love that it's both casual and elegant at the same time. It's ideal for couples planning a sweet and memorable day.

Awash Save the Date Cards

Awash is a classic and sophisticated design bathed in a subtle wave of color. The colors can easily be changed to coordinate with any scheme. With effortless beauty, it's perfect for couples planning a slightly more formal affair.

Timeless Save the Date Cards

Timeless lives up to its name. It features the couple's names in beautiful script that will never go out of style. Depending on the photo, it can be either modern or traditional, which makes it the obvious choice for couples looking to strike a balance between the two. Timeless is also available in postcard and magnet formats, both of which are fun and affordable options to consider.

My designs are only three of the countless stunning designs in Minted's save the date collection. See something you like? Get your save the dates at Minted and use the coupon code SHOPZU2BCU to receive 10 percent off your entire order.

Happy shopping!

Until next time, grace and peace.

The Simple Things: Redefining the Good Life

Hey y'all. Hope you had a great weekend! Ours was busier than normal, but full of good times. Friday morning I walked into the dining room to find my Valentine's Day gift from Dennis sitting in front of my computer - the Nashville Season Two CD, and a family-sized pack of Chips Ahoy cookies. He speaks my language. I popped the CD in on the way to pick up Micah from preschool and promptly proceeded to listen to "A Life That's Good" by Lennon & Maisy about 300 times. Not only are the girls ridiculously cute, but they're also crazy talented, and the song is so, so good. It's the sole reason I wanted the CD in the first place. Here: see for yourself.

This song. It preaches to me. At the end of the day, all that really matters is that I have a life that's good and pleasing in the eyes of the Lord. Nothing else really matters.

This crazy culture that we live in wants us to believe that material things are the most important things in life. That we work hard so we can buy the next best thing. That what we have isn't good enough, impressive enough, new enough, and the-next-best-thing enough.

It's time to push back against that lie and say enough is enough. Because the words of the song are true. At the end of the day, the things that I need are simple indeed. Two arms around me. Heaven to ground me. A family that always calls me home. Four wheels to get there. Enough love to share. A sweet, sweet song. At the end of the day, Lord I pray, I have a life that's good.

What are you praying for today?

Until next time, grace and peace.

My Little Loves

Happy Valentine's Day from my little loves. These two have taught me much and more about what it means to love and be loved. Special thanks to my big sister for the cute Valentine shirts. My girly girls love them!

Hope your day is filled with lots of love and laughter.

Until next time, grace and peace.